What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Cloud Platform Engineer, Governance position at Toyota?
OverviewWho we areCollaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.This position is based in Plano, TX with a hybrid mix of some in-office time and some remote work.To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position.Who We’re Looking ForThe Toyota Financial Services (TFS) Cloud Engineering team is looking for a highly skilled Lead Cloud Platform Engineer specializing in Governance. In this critical senior engineering role, you will serve as the primary authority on cloud governance. You will be responsible for maintaining Toyota's cloud standards and overseeing daily governance activities within the cloud engineering team. We are seeking someone with deep cloud expertise, a leadership mindset, and a strong commitment to enhancing developer productivity.What You’ll Be DoingArchitect & Lead Cloud Governance : Design and implement governance frameworks that ensure compliance, security, and best practices across cloud systems.Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Lead IaC initiatives using Terraform and AWS CDK, establishing standards for automation, security, and resilience.Mentorship & Development : Mentor engineers on cloud governance, security practices, and platform strategy, promoting a culture of technical excellence.CI / CD Pipeline Automation : Create and maintain CI / CD pipelines to facilitate seamless integration and deployment while ensuring compliance with governance standards.Security, Compliance & FinOps : Enforce security standards across cloud environments, focusing on governance, disaster recovery (DR), high availability (HA), and cost optimization through FinOps (tagging, cost visibility, and resource optimization).Observability & Monitoring : Implement metrics-based operational strategies and advanced observability tools for proactive monitoring and incident response.Performance Optimization : Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues, implementing resource optimization strategies while adhering to governance requirements.What You BringExperience : 7 years in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or DevOps, with a strong record of technical leadership in governance-focused roles.Cloud & IaC Expertise : Proficiency in AWS (e.g., EKS, DynamoDB, Aurora) and extensive knowledge of IaC and CI / CD tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CDK.FinOps Expertise : Strong understanding of FinOps practices, including cost visibility, tagging strategies, and optimizing cloud spend through effective resource management.Technical Leadership : Proven ability to mentor engineers, lead governance initiatives, and manage complex cloud projects impacting multiple teams.Security Awareness : Deep understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance standards, with a history of implementing secure cloud infrastructures.Collaboration Skills : Excellent communicator with a track record of driving cross-functional projects and aligning governance strategies with organizational objectives.Data Analysis & Metrics : Experience with observability tools (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus) and data-driven decision-making to enhance governance practices.What We’ll BringDuring your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include : A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respectProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursementTeam Member Vehicle Purchase DiscountToyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire familyFlextime and virtual work options (if applicable)Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contributePaid holidays and paid time offReferral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and moreFlexible spending accountsRelocation assistance (if applicable)Belonging at ToyotaOur success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10 different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.
